Association of British Insurers (ABI)
ABI pushing for annual £1bn flood defence spend in new campaign
The Association of British Insurers is calling for an annual £1bn investment in flood defences by 2025 as part of its Flood Free Homes campaign, launching tomorrow (20 January) at Westminster.
ABI reaffirms two-thirds of industrial deafness claims are rejected
The Association of British Insurers has backed analyst claims that the industry is repudiating roughly two-thirds of industrial deafness claims, despite some firms suggesting rates north of 80%.
Floods: One year on
After the government announced properties in council tax bands H and I would be eligible for Flood Re, how are insurers prepared for future flood events and what have they learned since 2014?
First phase of government telematics review to report in April
The first phase of the government’s review into the potential of telematics to improve safety for young drivers will be delivered in April, according to the Minister of State for the Department for Transport Baroness Kramer.
Insurance trade bodies to meet with regulators on CMA draft orders
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Association of British Insurers are to meet with the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority in the coming weeks to ensure obligations from the CMA private motor…
C-Suite - Insurer: Where have we gone wrong?
Managing customer outcomes must become equal in importance to financial performance and risk
UK residents and businesses braced for 'hazardous weather'
The Met Office is warning members of the public and emergency responders of “severe or hazardous weather” ahead of the expected onslaught of a trans-Atlantic storm.
Insurance Claims Review of the Year 2014 - updated
Having asked the Post Claims Club advisory board for their views on 2014, and hopes for 2015 this is how a number responded.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk New Year's resolutions, champagne and history books...
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk Santa slippers, mince pies and terrible Christmas presents...
Band H properties to be included in Flood Re
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has agreed that band H properties in England and band H and I properties in Wales should be included in the Flood Re scheme.
Review of the Year: General Insurance
General insurers including Ageas, Aviva, Direct Line, Axa and LV reflect on a year that started with immense flood claims, saw the Competition and Markets Authority’s final report into motor insurance and ended with a warning by the regulator on the use…
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
UK insurers undeterred on sharing society progress despite international Uber concerns
The banning of Uber in several territories will not deter the UK insurance industry's engagement with sharing economy companies, according to commentators, with telematics providers tipped to help small car-sharing organisations obtain cover.
ABI holding off Flood Re contracts as government talks continue
The Association of British Insurers is holding off contracting with a managing agent and a reinsurance broker for the Flood Re scheme due to ongoing discussions with government around the initiative's secondary legislation.
ABI demands clarity on long-term flood defence plans
The Association of British Insurers has called for more information on flood defence spending to allay fears of repercussions impacting Flood Re.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
Average policy savings of £15 predicted following My Licence launch
Motor Insurers’ Bureau CEO Ashton West has set his sights on the “the holy grail” of delivering claims data at the point of quote by 2016, following the launch of the My Licence initiative, which is expected to spark customer savings.
My Licence officially launches
The My Licence initiative has officially been launched by the Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
ABI hits out at ‘misleading’ flood funding figures
The Association of British Insurers has questioned figures from the government suggesting that spending on flood defences remains above optimal levels.
Europe: Qualifications beyond the nations?
The UK insurance market has a very clear approach to professionalism and qualifications - but how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
Osborne unveils tax relief on flood defence contributions
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to cut taxes on business contributions on flood defences in order to encourage private sector investment.
Dual pricing looks certain to come under FCA spotlight warns ABI chairman
Evans equates practice to bank teaser rates currently being scrutinised by FCA
ABI 2014 Motor Conference round-up
All the big stories from the ABI motor conference.